1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo S60 (325 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 716 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S60. (479 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Volvo |
| Model | 600 | S60 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6332 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 111 L | 67 L |
